GEANT4 simulation of slow positron beam implantation profiles

The paper presents the positron implantation profiles, which are important for proper interpretation of data produced in slow-positron depth defect spectroscopy (VEPAS). In the paper, we compared the profiles reported in other publications and those obtained using the GEANT4 codes, which are used for the simulation of interaction of energetic particles with matter. The comparison shows that the GEANT4 codes produce profiles which match fairly well with those generated by other codes, which take into account more accurately processes at low energies when positrons interact with core electrons, valence electrons, plasmons etc. The profiles in different materials simulated for different implant energies were parameterized using two analytical formulas: the Makhovian profile and the profile proposed by Ghosh et al. [V.J. Ghosh, D.O. Welch, K.G. Lynn, in: E. Ottewite, A.H. WeissSlow (Eds.), Positron Beam Techniques for Solids and Surfaces, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 303, New York, 1994, p. 37]. The adjustable parameters obtained are presented in Table 1 and Table 2. The total backscattering probability obtained from the GEANT4 simulations is in agreement with experimental data reported.     

SOI 硅微剂量探测器对中子和伽马辐射场线能谱测量的GEANT4模拟研究

绝缘体上硅(SOI)硅微剂量测量系统可以通过测量中子和伽马混合辐射场的线能谱来获取不同类型辐射的剂量当量贡献。本文根据SOI硅微剂量探测器物理设计,采用GEANT4软件建模对Cf-252中子和伽马混合辐射场及Co-60伽马辐射线能谱测量进行蒙特卡罗模拟,并进一步分析了SOI探测器转换层对伽马线能谱测量的影响。结果表明,SOI硅微剂量探测器能够区分中子和伽马的剂量贡献,并且伽马线能谱峰值随着转换层厚度发生变化,有可能利用该特性实现不同贯穿深度下伽马辐射剂量贡献的测量。模拟分析结果可为SOI硅微剂量探测器设计及应用提供参考。     

Optimization of GEANT4 settings for Proton Pencil Beam Scanning simulations using GATE

This study reports the investigation of different GEANT4 settings for proton therapy applications in the context of Treatment Planning System comparisons. The GEANT4.9.2 release was used through the GATE platform. We focused on the Pencil Beam Scanning delivery technique, which allows for intensity modulated proton therapy applications. The most relevant options and parameters (range cut, step size, database binning) for the simulation that influence the dose deposition were investigated, in order to determine a robust, accurate and efficient simulation environment. In this perspective, simulations of depth-dose profiles and transverse profiles at different depths and energies between 100 and 230 MeV have been assessed against reference measurements in water and PMMA. These measurements were performed in Essen, Germany, with the IBA dedicated Pencil Beam Scanning system, using Bragg-peak chambers and radiochromic films. GEANT4 simulations were also compared to the PHITS.2.14 and MCNPX.2.5.0 Monte Carlo codes. Depth-dose simulations reached 0.3 mm range accuracy compared to NIST CSDA ranges, with a dose agreement of about 1% over a set of five different energies. The transverse profiles simulated using the different Monte Carlo codes showed discrepancies, with up to 15% difference in beam widening between GEANT4 and MCNPX in water. A 8% difference between the GEANT4 multiple scattering and single scattering algorithms was observed. The simulations showed the inability of reproducing the measured transverse dose spreading with depth in PMMA, corroborating the fact that GEANT4 underestimates the lateral dose spreading. GATE was found to be a very convenient simulation environment to perform this study. A reference physics-list and an optimized parameters-list have been proposed. Satisfactory agreement against depth-dose profiles measurements was obtained. The simulation of transverse profiles using different Monte Carlo codes showed significant deviations. This point is crucial for Pencil Beam Scanning delivery simulations and suggests that the GEANT4 multiple scattering algorithm should be revised.     

Monte-Carlo simulation of pinhole collimator of a small field of view gamma camera for small animal imaging

Needs in scintimammography applications,especially for small animal cardiac imaging,lead to develop a small field of view,high spatial resolution gamma camera with a pinhole collimator.However the ideal pinhole collimator must keep a compromise between spatial resolution and sensitivity.In order to design a pinhole collimator with an optimized sensitivity and spatial resolution,the spatial resolution and the geometric sensitivity response as a function of the source to collimator distance has been obtained by means of Monte-Carlo simulation for a small field of view gamma camera with a pinhole collimator of various-hole diameters.The results show that the camera with pinhole of 1 mm,1.5 mm and 2 mm diameter has respectively spatial resolution of 1.5 mm,2.25 mm and 3 mm and geometric sensitivity of 0.016%,0.022% and 0.036%,while the source to collimator distance is 3 cm.We chose the pinhole collimator with hole diameter size of 1.2 mm for our the gamma camera designed based on the wade-off between sensitivity and resolution.     

核设施烟囱气态流出物取样系统气溶胶穿透效率试验研究

核设施烟囱气态流出物的取样是否具有代表性,将直接影响流出物测量的准确性。气溶胶穿透效率是取样代表性的关键指标之一。本文介绍了取样系统气溶胶穿透效率的试验方法和试验要求,针对国内某在建核电站,开展了Da=10μm粒径下的穿透效率验证试验,其结果为48. 42%;三级取样管线取消弯头,采用直管连接,通过此改进后取样管路的穿透效率提升至53. 21%,满足标准中大于50%的要求。     

压水堆核电站堆芯集中参数模型的微机仿真

阐述了PWR核电站堆芯的模型化问题,提适用于微机仿真的核电站堆芯的物理数学模型,将核电站堆芯分为三大块分别建立模型,中子动力学模块,反应性反馈模块,堆芯热力学模块,建立系统传递函数,运用MATLA仿真,得到良好结果。     

Application of InGaP space solar cells for a radiation dosimetry at high dose rates environment of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant

ABSTRACT

Decommissioning the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant (1F) after the accident caused by a tsunami in 2011 requires characterization of the fuel debris by dose distribution measurement. This paper describes the experimental and theoretical behavior of a radiation detector applied with InGaP solar cells is investigated and allow the localization and characterization of the fuel debris. In the irradiation test, it was observed that the radiation-induced current output of the InGaP solar cells increases linearly with increasing dose rates of ⁶⁰Co γ-rays. For measurements at low dose rates, it becomes clear that the minimum detectable dose rate and resolution can be determined by analyzing the noise characterization. The maximum detectable level of radiation dosimetry for the InGaP solar cell was found to be higher than the highest γ-ray dose rate observable at the reactor core for 1F plants. Additionally, as an analysis of the radiation-induced current, it is attempted to express a relational expression between the absorbed dose rate and the creation of radiation-induced current pairs in the solar cells. The experimental and simulation results suggest that solar cells can be powerful tools for radiation dosimetry in high dose rate environments near the debris of the 1F plant.     

核电站仪控系统数字化开发仿真测试技术研究

在核电站应用数字化仪表与控制 (I&C)取代模拟 I&C 系统,已成为必然的发展趋势。本文分析了核电站全范围模拟机的蒸汽发生器数学模型,研制开发独立的核电站蒸汽发生器实时仿真系统,并与控制系统形成能够相互作用的闭环系统,用于数字化仪控系统改造提供仿真对象及进一步控制方案研究。在仿真过程中,除了仿真模型之外,其他的硬件和软件由真实的控制系统构成。不但为核电站仪表与控制 (I&C)系统数字化开发提供理论分析,也为今后现场调试工作创造有利条件。     

应急撤离模拟在核电厂道路方案优化中的应用北大核心CSCD

将概率风险评价方法应用于核电厂的应急撤离模拟,利用自主编写的简化撤离模拟程序,结合厂址事故源项、人口、道路、气象条件等特征,对多个核电厂应急撤离条件下公众与工作人员可能的受照剂量和风险进行了对比分析。在此基础上,结合霞浦厂址应急道路方案遇到的实际问题,在保证事故应急状态下公众和工作人员能够有效撤离的同时,对应急道路方案进行了比选,为工程的实施提供借鉴和参考。相关程序和方法也可为后续发展海岛核电、小型供热堆等提供技术支持,有助于更直观地开展核电公众沟通。